I build software that moves containers, money and people.
5+ years designing scalable microservices, cloud platforms and data products in Java, C#, Go, TypeScript and Python. Today I'm automating terminal operations at Meridian Port Services in Accra, Ghana. Before that, I built marketplaces, payment and real-time systems for clients from New York to Accra.
years shipping production software across startups and enterprise
fewer manual interventions after automating gate & yard planning
faster applications from cloud microservices on AWS & GCP
project delivery success rate across freelance engagements
01 About
I'm John Abednego Jilima, a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead based in Accra, Ghana. Most colleagues just call me Abednego. I turn messy, high-stakes problems into software that is simple to run and hard to break.
At Meridian Port Services I design high-performance microservices that sit right next to mission-critical terminal systems. Reliability isn't a nice-to-have there: when software stalls, containers stop moving. Before that I scaled cloud services at Modenbo Technologies, shipped real-time dashboards and a 95%-accurate TensorFlow model at Veinverse, and delivered full-stack products for clients across Ghana and the US.
I care about clean architecture, honest code reviews and leaving every team stronger than I found it. I'm happiest when the work spans the whole stack, from the database schema to the last pixel.
Microservices in Java, Go, C#, C++ and Python, wired together with Kafka, Redis and REST/SOAP for mission-critical workloads.
AWS, Azure and GCP with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines that make shipping routine.
Power BI dashboards, real-time KPI feeds and machine-learning models that turn operational data into action.
Thorough code reviews, shared engineering standards and mentoring that raise the bar for everyone.
02 Experience
From freelance builds to leading microservice design at a major West African container terminal.
03 Selected work
A few products I'm proud of, from a multi-jurisdiction tax engine to hand-tracking in the browser.
FlagshipIn active development
Invoice anywhere. Get the tax right.
Cross-border invoicing for freelancers and small businesses. A pluggable tax engine works out the correct tax for each line across 53 jurisdictions, covering reverse charge, EU OSS, US sourcing and India's IGST, then collects payment by card, wallet or African mobile money.
Built at Modenbo Technologies
Turns spare luggage space into a delivery network: travellers list available kilos on upcoming flights and senders book them to move items across borders.
Video meetings with screen sharing, recordings, roles and permissions.
Next.js · TypeScript · Stream SDK · Clerk
Lets engineers log work, track time and lean on AI for quick sprint planning.
React · Express · MongoDB · JWT · Docker
Browser video-call app for scheduling and joining remote appointments.
React · Socket.io · Express · Tailwind
Asset-tracking dashboard prototype for Ghana Ports & Harbours Authority.
React · Material UI · ApexCharts
Fragrance e-commerce storefront with cart, wishlist and product filters.
React · React Router · Context API
Assemble a professional resume in a few steps and export it to PDF.
React · Chakra UI · Bootstrap
Solution to Cloudflare's engineering challenge, with interactive data charts.
React · Chart libraries · Tailwind
Front end for a real-estate investment and facilitation platform.
React · Tailwind CSS
Fully responsive restaurant website with rich animations.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Live cryptocurrency tracker that keeps investors on top of the market.
React · REST APIs · Tailwind
Contactless online food-ordering template for restaurants.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Lets hostel residents lodge complaints and track how they're resolved.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Country-by-country view of COVID-19 cases, recoveries and deaths.
React · Tailwind CSS
04 Skills
I pick the tool for the problem, not the other way around. Day to day that means Java and Spring Boot, C# and .NET, Go, TypeScript with React, Next.js and Node.js, and Python, shipped to AWS, Azure and GCP with Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform.
05 Kind words
John Abednego is a crazy guy! I love the energy and enthusiasm he brings to every task. Working with him has been profitable and genuinely fun. He is an amazing developer!
Michael OdjidjaCEO, Veinverse
Abednego designs and builds systems that solve real-world problems, and he works closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements. I love his hard work and his skills.
Mr. FredCEO, ResiRelief
The crazy stuff Abednego does alone makes me wonder if he is a robot. He finds a solution when there seems to be none.
Abraham ForkuoFull-Stack Developer
Abednego is the whole package. With JavaScript and its frameworks especially, you just can't compete with him. Have a React project? Look no further!
Melvin AkpaluSoftware Developer
Abednego is a brilliant software engineer! He always meets his deadlines and is very hardworking, the most awesome developer I've ever met.
Micheal OtuBackend Developer
A brilliant software engineer, and I was so excited to meet him! He makes time for his work and delivers it perfectly. Look out for him when you're searching for developers.
Samuel A. AbbeyAdministrative Officer, N&MC Ghana
06 Contact
Hiring for a senior or lead role, need a technical partner for a product, or just want to talk architecture? My inbox is open.
